[h=1]Olympian weightlifter Ronald James Laycock set to serve three years jail over drug supply charges[/h]
Former Olympic weightlifter Ron Laycock, 49, of Ettalong Beach, will likely spend three years in jail. Source: Facebook
FORMER Olympic weightlifter Ronald James Laycock has been freed on bail despite the court hearing that it is likely he will spend three years in jail for allegedly supplying drugs on the Central Coast.
Laycock appeared in the Supreme Court via video link from jail today.
He told the court that he was a well known former athlete who had represented Australia in weightlifting and had won gold and bronze medals in the 1980s and 90s.
He was charged over drug supply offences on the Central Coast. Picture: Peter Clark Source: News Limited
The father-of-three said after more than three months in jail, he needed his freedom to resolve problems with his estranged wife and see his children.
He also said he had a job waiting for him at demolition company at Maitland.
The court heard that at the time of his arrest in June he was on ice but had not abused the drug since being in prison.
Ron Laycock won gold and bronze medals in the 1980s and 90s. Source: Facebook
But the prosecution opposed bail, arguing that the Central Coast was “awash with drugs” and there was nothing stopping the 48-year-old from *Ettalong Beach from working with his alleged drug network again.
Acting Justice Anthony Blackmore said a plea deal was likely and he could serve about three years in prison for the serious charges.
He was charged with nine counts of supplying prohibited drugs and two charges of being in possession of an unauthorised firearm and ammunition.
Laycock competed in the 1998 Seoul and 1992 Barcelona Olympics. Source: News Corp Australia
However, he was granted bail with yet to be decided strict bail conditions.
Police alleged former athlete supplied an undercover officer cocaine and crystal meth several times between April and June.
He is also accused of possessing cannabis, 378g of crystal meth, 33 ecstasy tablets and a shotgun.
The court has previously heard that he was on welfare at the time and was a key figure in the “well-organised drug trade’’.
Laycock competed in the 1998 Seoul and 1992 Barcelona Olympics.
Olympian weightlifter Ronald James Laycock set to serve three years jail over drug supply charges
Former Olympic weightlifter Ron Laycock, 49, of Ettalong Beach, will likely spend three years in jail. Source: Facebook
FORMER Olympic weightlifter Ronald James Laycock has been freed on bail despite the court hearing that it is likely he will spend three years in jail for allegedly supplying drugs on the Central Coast.
Laycock appeared in the Supreme Court via video link from jail today.
He told the court that he was a well known former athlete who had represented Australia in weightlifting and had won gold and bronze medals in the 1980s and 90s.
He was charged over drug supply offences on the Central Coast. Picture: Peter Clark Source: News Limited
The father-of-three said after more than three months in jail, he needed his freedom to resolve problems with his estranged wife and see his children.
He also said he had a job waiting for him at demolition company at Maitland.
The court heard that at the time of his arrest in June he was on ice but had not abused the drug since being in prison.
Ron Laycock won gold and bronze medals in the 1980s and 90s. Source: Facebook
But the prosecution opposed bail, arguing that the Central Coast was “awash with drugs” and there was nothing stopping the 48-year-old from *Ettalong Beach from working with his alleged drug network again.
Acting Justice Anthony Blackmore said a plea deal was likely and he could serve about three years in prison for the serious charges.
He was charged with nine counts of supplying prohibited drugs and two charges of being in possession of an unauthorised firearm and ammunition.
Laycock competed in the 1998 Seoul and 1992 Barcelona Olympics. Source: News Corp Australia
However, he was granted bail with yet to be decided strict bail conditions.
Police alleged former athlete supplied an undercover officer cocaine and crystal meth several times between April and June.
He is also accused of possessing cannabis, 378g of crystal meth, 33 ecstasy tablets and a shotgun.
The court has previously heard that he was on welfare at the time and was a key figure in the “well-organised drug trade’’.
Laycock competed in the 1998 Seoul and 1992 Barcelona Olympics.
Olympian weightlifter Ronald James Laycock set to serve three years jail over drug supply charges
